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| Upon the Tide of Ruin by Rose Gamgee | 5 Review(s) |
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| lwarren | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/23/2004 |
| I am a relatively new reader of hobbit-centered fiction, but just wanted to tell you that this story was so well written. One of the scenes of the movie that struck such a chord with me was the look on Merry's face as the Rohirrim sat on that hill overlooking the armies of Mordor laying siege to Minas Tirith. This story developed so much more the underlying emotions leading up to that moment, both in Eowyn and Merry. Their conversation that night they camped was very revealing for both of them. (*sniff*...Merry wishing Eowyn wanted to live for herself and not just a friend...sadddd!) I'm glad Merry thought of himself as Eowyn's protector...there's that deep well of Hobbit courage rising up in times of great need that Gandalf (Tolkien) spoke of! Well done! | |
| Anso the Hobbit | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/22/2004 |
| This was really enjoyable and very well written. A great movieverse gapfiller, the emotions so true and almost touchable. | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/21/2004 |
| I enjoyed the whispered talk between Merry and Eowyn, like two children whispering in their beds at night when they shoud be asleep. Also, it blended so well with the movie and I enjoyed Merry's POV. (Merry fidgeted, feeling strangely uncomfortable about replying. He was shocked to find out that this woman he looked up to and admired was so much younger than he was. Clearly, the Big Folk aged much quicker than hobbits.) I loved this part! Made me laugh out loud. | |
| Fionnabhair Nic Aillil | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/21/2004 |
| This is a really skilful piece of writing, capturing Merry's feelings in a sympathetic and understated way. I particularly liked that you left that space in his perception - allowing for the fact that Merry in fact does not know very much about Éowyn or his own situation, and is actually disconcerted. I really enjoyed this - well done! Author Reply: Thank you so much! I decided it would be best for Merry to stay in the dark about what Éowyn was going through, to keep with his uncertainty about the whole situation. I'm glad you liked it! :) | |
| Elenar | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/21/2004 |
| I loved your story, especially the last section. The emotion was portrayed really well. 'In a second’s flash the visions evaporated, and Merry returned to this angry new world he had found himself shoved into. His brief tranquility was snapped away as the fire in his soul was rekindled. ' I loved those lines. Author Reply: Thank you, I really appreciate it! I really wanted to get the power of that scene across in the piece. | |